India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,526,991,955. India, a vast and vibrant nation, is located in South Asia, bordered by the majestic Himalayas to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south, east, and west. This diverse land is home to an incredible array of people groups, speaking hundreds of languages and dialects, each with its own rich history and customs. Despite this variety, a strong sense of national identity often unites them, woven through shared traditions, festivals, and a deep respect for elders and family. Cultural expressions are boundless, from classical dance and music to colorful textiles and intricate architecture, all reflecting millennia of artistic innovation and spiritual depth. Spiritually, India is a land of profound faith and devotion. While Hinduism is the predominant religion, the country is also the birthplace of Buddhism and Sikhism, and has significant populations of Christians, Muslims, and Jains, among others. This creates a vibrant tapestry of spiritual practices and beliefs, where religious festivals are celebrated with enthusiasm and pilgrimage sites draw devotees from far and wide. Individuals are often open to discussing matters of faith and exploring new spiritual truths.

People Groups of India:

India Fast Facts:

2,146 People Groups · 1,527M People

EngagementGroupsPopulation
Unengaged and Unreached60023.4M
Engaged yet Unreached1,2441,315M
No Longer Unreached302189M

India Realities:

Weighted GSEC
2
Dying Daily
27,308
Dying Daily Without Christ
(98.6%) 26,922
Birth Rate per 1,000
16.1
Death Rate per 1,000
7.4

People Groups of India

Strategic Progress Index
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2,146 people groups (page 4 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountry ▲PopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Indo-FrenchIndo-FrenchIndia6,800Unengaged and UnreachedFrenchHinduism
BagalBagalIndia6,800Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
ErawallanErawallanIndia10,500Unengaged and UnreachedTamilFolk Hinduism
Pariki MuggulaPariki MuggulaIndia6,500Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
KapadiKapadiIndia6,400Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
SudirSudirIndia6,400Unengaged and UnreachedTuluHinduism
SakunapaksolluSakunapaksolluIndia6,200Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Kongu Vellala GounderKongu Vellala GounderIndia6,300Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
MerMerIndia6,200Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
DamlaDamlaIndia6,100Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
MembaMembaIndia5,800Unengaged and UnreachedHindiTibetan Buddhism
BamchaBamchaIndia5,800Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Holeya DasariHoleya DasariIndia5,600Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
BaharupiBaharupiIndia5,300Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
AodheliyaAodheliyaIndia5,200Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
CharodiCharodiIndia5,200Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
PambalaPambalaIndia5,200Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
ChaptegarChaptegarIndia8,300Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
JadupetiaJadupetiaIndia5,000Engaged yet UnreachedKudmaliHinduism
Urikkar NaickerUrikkar NaickerIndia4,900Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
GhadwaGhadwaIndia4,900Engaged yet UnreachedHalbiHinduism
MoothanMoothanIndia4,800Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Ganti ChoresGanti ChoresIndia4,800Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Jati PillaiJati PillaiIndia4,700Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Tholuva NaickerTholuva NaickerIndia4,600Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
ChamptaChamptaIndia4,400Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
SahaSahaIndia4,400Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
DangasiyaDangasiyaIndia4,400Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
PuroikPuroikIndia4,400No Longer UnreachedAdiAnimism
HalaypotraHalaypotraIndia4,200Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
Hill PulayaHill PulayaIndia4,200No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
Mith GaudaMith GaudaIndia4,000Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
SerdukpenSerdukpenIndia4,000Unengaged and UnreachedSherdukpenFolk Buddhism
Mitha AyyalavarMitha AyyalavarIndia4,000Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
SalivahanamSalivahanamIndia3,700Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
DheraDheraIndia3,700Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
MoyonMoyonIndia3,700No Longer UnreachedMoyon NagaProtestantism
SauntaSauntaIndia3,600Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
ChoteChoteIndia4,100No Longer UnreachedChothe NagaProtestantism
NagarchiNagarchiIndia3,100No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
Kannada NaickerKannada NaickerIndia3,300Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
GagraGagraIndia700Unengaged and UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
GandhilaGandhilaIndia6,700No Longer UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
HaburaHaburaIndia7,600Unengaged and UnreachedHindiHinduism
KalabazKalabazIndia13,500Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
KurariarKurariarIndia12,500Engaged yet UnreachedNepali (individual language)Hinduism
NalbandNalbandIndia4,700Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
PatariPatariIndia34,500Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
PatharkatPatharkatIndia2,200Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
PernaPernaIndia3,300Engaged yet UnreachedHaryanviFolk Hinduism

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